Universal Design Long Island - a project of the Suffolk Community Council

What is Universal Design?

Why is Universal Design
so Important?

Advisory Committee

Universal Design LI
A project of Suffolk Community Council
819 Grand Boulevard
Deer Park, NY 11729
Tel: (631) 434-9277
Fax: (631 434-9311

1 million LI baby-boomers can potentially benefit from Universal Design today
$222 billion of health benefits address injuries that could be avoided through Universal Design.

85% of Americans currently living in nursing home could have continued living at home – had their homes contained key Universally Design elements.

Children under 15 and adults over 60 make up the majority of people who are injured in the home

“Over exertion” is the 3rd leading cause of injury in the home

Elements of Universal Design can easily be installed by homeowners for as little as $1

a project of the Suffolk Community Council
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